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News Archive

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Kuthambakkam – a model Indian village
Released:  18 October 2007
Officials from the Commonwealth Secretariat learn about successful initiatives introduced in the village

Deputy Secretary-General visits Iwokrama Forest
Released:  17 October 2007
“Iwokrama is helping us to find practical approaches that will maintain forests and the important natural services that they provide, including regulating our climate,” says Ransford Smith

Cameroon tests user-friendly Public Financial Management toolkit
Released:  17 October 2007
The interactive programme is a checklist to measure progress and identify what needs to be done

More action needed to combat climate change, says Guyana’s president
Released:  17 October 2007
“There is need for the global community to start solving the problem” -- President Bharrat Jagdeo

US$2 million Commonwealth Pacific governance programme to launch in 2008
Released:  17 October 2007
“The Commonwealth has a stake in a democratic and prosperous Pacific” -- Secretary-General

MDGs in focus at special pre-CHOGM seminar
Released:  17 October 2007
Theme for the seminar is “Covering the MDGs: the Challenge of Poverty and Development”

Permanent secretaries to explore the leading edge in Singapore
Released:  17 October 2007
Commonwealth management programme to address the complexities of leadership in government

Local Government officials meet to discuss finance and governance
Released:  17 October 2007
Finance is a critical factor in determining effective performance of local governments

Conservation saving Pacific communities
Released:  17 October 2007
Conference aims to develop a shared understanding of the needs of islanders and the sustainable use of natural resources

Experts and officials to discuss women’s rights
Released:  17 October 2007
Bangladesh meeting will focus on gender, culture and the law